The Tom Sumner Program on Flint's News Talk 1470 WFNT blends Tom's background in non-profit management, entertainment and broadcasting with a quirky sense of humor and love for old fashioned radio to shape witty conversations with community leaders from business, politics and the arts. Tom Sumner was born and raised in Flint. He traveled the Midwest in the 70’s and early 80’s as a full-time musician playing drums for recording artists “The Diamonds.” “The Drifters.” “Freddy (Boom-Boom) Cannon,” “Del Shannon,” and many others. He was Executive Director for the Center City Association of Greater Flint, The Flint Children’s Museum and New Leash On Life in Los Angeles. Sumner returned to Michigan in 2007 and started a morning show at Kettering University’s student run radio station WKUF LP 94.3 FM and has three books of humorous essays “All I Wanted Was A Haircut,” “A Little Off The Top” and "Just Part It In The Middle." The show moved to 1470 WFNT in February of 2012.Tom and his co-host Andrea Sutton received the 2013 Carroll Clark Civic Service Award from Mott Community College.
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Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Senior Financial Planner for T. Rowe Price Stuart Ritter shares tips on teaching kids about money from his recent article in Time Magazine, Maestro Enrique Diemecke previews the season finale for The Flint Symphony Orchestra and 4th Ward City Councilman Josh Freeman talks about the war of words between Flint and Detroit officials over the Karegnondi Water Authority on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesda
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki fills-in for former Lt. Gov. John Cherry for ARMCHAIR POLITICS Live at Alexander J's on The Tom Sumner Program Monday April 8 beginning at 3 p.m. Regular pundits include former Republican State Legislator Charlie Mueller and resident cynic Barry Simon...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Flint Mayor Dayne Walling talks about emergency manager transition and the Karegnondi Water Authority, plus a visit with Amy Jean Gooslin, High Priestess at Son of a Witch Craftings on The Tom Sumner Program Friday April 5 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Everyone knows about Noah's Ark but author Rebecca Kanner ("Sinner and the Sea") talks about Noah's wife on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday April 4 beginning at 3 p.m. Plus Dan Swartwout (pictured) drops by the studio on his way to head-line comedy night at Alexander J's...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Current events, commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and a visit with Flint City Council President Scott Kincaid about Flint's EFM status and the Karegnondi Water Authority on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday April 3 beginning at 3 p...
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Is North Korea's Kim Jung Un the "mouse that roared?" Mark Beardslee spent most of 8 years in South Korea. Hear his thoughts on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday April 2 beginning at 3 p.m. Plus, Rick Daniels talks about a faith-based boxing/mentoring program in Flint that is helping to reduce gang membership and bullying...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Genesee County Democratic Party Chair Art Reyes sits-in for former Lt. Gov. John Cherry for ARMCHAIR POLITICS LIVE AT ALEXANDER J'S on The Tom Sumner Program Monday April 1 beginning at 3 p.m. Regular pundits include Republican Charlie Mueller and resident cynic Barry Simon...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
New music from Flint based Mike Rolund and Mercy Beach and much more on The Tom Sumner Program Friday March 29 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt.com.
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Despite text messaging and social media, there are kids that can spell. Hear from GISD Spelling Bee Coordinator Penny Clare on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday March 28 beginning at 3 p.m. Plus U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) calls in after attending a Mental Health Forum in Flint and Alexander J's comedy head-liner Jason Hagle visits the studio...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Mid-week commentary and analysis of local, state and national politics with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday March 27 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and co-host Andrea weekdays from 3-6 p.m...